Ayurveda (BAMS)
BAMS → Ayurvedic Practitioner → MD (Ayurveda) → Specialist / Own Clinic / Wellness Industry / Government Ayurvedic Hospital
Duration
5.5 years (4.5 years academic + 1 year internship)
Stream
PCMB
Entry Salary
₹30,000–₹50,000/month (Ayurvedic Medical Officer in government)
5-Year Salary
₹60,000–₹1,50,000/month (private practice or wellness industry)
Eligibility
PU Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Minimum 50% (40% reserved). Age 17–25.
Entrance Exam Details
Career Progression
Expected Salary Range
Entry Level (Year 1)
₹30,000–₹50,000/month (Ayurvedic Medical Officer in government)
Starting salary for freshers
After 5 Years (Experienced)
₹60,000–₹1,50,000/month (private practice or wellness industry)
With relevant experience and specialisation
Preparation Roadmap
BAMS admission through NEET requires a lower rank than MBBS/BDS — typically rank 2,00,000–4,00,000. Same exam, same preparation. If NEET score falls short of MBBS, BAMS in a good government college is a strong alternative.
Available at The City Academy
The City Academy provides direct preparation for this career path through our PU Science programme (Karnataka State Board).
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